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Prophetical.portion, I Kings 18:1 ;39. Candlelighting, Friday, Feb. 17, 5:52 p.m. VOL. LXXXIV, No. 25 Page Four Friday, February 17. 1984 'LIVING WITH THE DEVIL' Learning to be realistic, an Israeli official cabled analyses on the Lebanese situation: "Is- taking into account the difficulties encountered rael appears resigned to the probability that with Syria, commented: even if Mr. (Amin) Gemayel continues in office, We must live with the devil." his government will come under heavy Syrian This could well serve as a guideline for influence and may have to abrogate its May 17 many other nations. So drastic have been the changes in international relations, so challeng- (1983) agreement on establishing a security in southern Lebanon in coordination with ing the continuing insecurities, that many na- zone an Israeli pullout." tions are learning to live with the disharmonies, Indisputably, there is an "undeclared war" even if they often are marked by insecurity. between the United States and Syria, and the Acceptance of the devil as an inevitable evil a-4M c Assad government menaces this nation's role in refers to Syria. There is an apparent realization the Islamic world. Yet it can not be denied that that even a devil can intrude into neighborli- Israel is in greater danger than the United Paperback from Lad Press ness, and the horror of having an enemy as a States in this crisis. Under such circumstances, next-door neighbor who can not be ignored as Israel being compelled to accept the inevitable, the realism that affects the Middle East situa- subjected to rubbing shoulders with a neighbor tion in the Israeli aspect of conditions that may brandishing weapons to destroy her, there is mar the peace, and therefore increase a duty in much more than realism in acceding to the com- striving for protection and self-defense. pulsion to "living with the devil." It is an ac- The major cause for concern is the threat to knowledgement that to live one must be on the the approach to pea6e between Israel and Leba- alert and must strengthen the defenses; and one non, the latter being only the second nation in also must be sensible enough to know that while the Arab world to come to partial terms spelling there is caution there is also the intolerable American Jewish communities, Zionist organizations, defenders accord. It is this threat that is now speculated, tolerance. Such is life in a neighborliness with of Israel and activists in opposing prejudice in the ranks of all faiths as David Shipler stated in one of his recently- the devil. had the responsibility of refuting libelous articles in the press and Dr. Lampert Tackles `Naked' Anti-Israel Libels in Volume of Prose, Poetry OUT OF CHAOS • • • WHAT? Devilish as the situation is, it may take miracles to resolve them and prophets to offer auguries of results of the horrors affecting peoples in many areas in the world. Of major interest to Israel and world Jewry is, of course, the Middle East. Under different conditions there could be the fear lest an embattled state, surrounded by enemies, could survive. This is not the case with the Jewish state because of the confirmed declaration to Jewry itself and to the world, in the words of the Psalmist, "I shall not die but live . . . to declare the words of the Lord Yet there is the recognition of an existing chaos. It affects the diplomacy occasionally, the religious challenges just as frequently, the eco- nomic struggles always. It is the collective chaos that continues to confront the Jews in Israel and everywhere. There is no predicting what will emerge from the present crises, but one thing is certain: that a collective effort is always needed to hold heads high and minds alerted to whatever may create obstacles. There is chaos, but it is Jewish unity that will count in the long run. Responding as an entity, taking into account the many blessings that come from Jewish acquisition of the right to be masters of their own destiny, and at the same time responding to evils inherent in the many challenges, dangers can be succumbed. In the unity that is so urgent, it is vital that the cultural aspirations of Jewry be attained and that the philanthropic obligations be lived up to. In the current appeals to this community by the Allied Jewish Campaign are massed the needs of a united people, their duties to Israel and causes at home as well as abroad. In the interest of the much needed unity, these obligations must be fulfilled. It is an im- portant way of strengthening the life-providing unity. KREMLIN . • • UNCHANGED The passing of Yuri Andropov has one ele- ment of certainty: changes in Kremlin policies can hardly be anticipated. There always is a continuity in Soviet policies that affects rela- tions with the United States, attitudes on mat- ters of emigration, the antagonisms that seem to have been perpetrated toward Israel and the Jewish people. Yet, there have been some changes after the Stalin era, and while Khrushchev and Brezhnev pursued Communist policies there were often amending procedures. Under Andropov there was a virtual clos- ing of doors to Jews and others seeking emigra- tion, especially for- the Jewish applicants for exit visas. Are changes to be anticipated? Is it possible that alteration is in the making under the new leadership? While the power struggle is unending, it is hardly possible that tensions will ease quickly. Perhaps there will be a relenting in the emigra- tion attitudes. In the years ahead, under the new USSR leadership, there will be much to be learned by the United States, Israel and the world at large. Under Konstantin Chernenko many puz- zles could be solved and unpleasantness will hopefully be obviated. "Hope springs eternally . . ." as a welcome in all human relations activi- ties affected by Konstantin Chernenko. bigotries on many fronts. Dr. Sheila Lampert, part-time faculty member of Macomb County Community College, who is in her second year of community service as president of the Zionist Federation of Detroit, has compiled the libels and responds to them in a book just issued here. Nearly every conceivable distortion is tackled by the Zionist leader and academician. Under the title "What Do You Say to a Naked Libel . ." (Lad Press, Berkley, Mich.), Dr. Lampert offers guidelines for defenders of truth. For an appreciation of her scholarly approaches, an exemplary page in her book provides the necessary answer. On "History versus Hysteria" she wrote: * * * Since WWI While more than five million miles went to Arab hands, less than 1 percent became Jewish National Home Lands. 1920 1922 To those 46,000 miles — placed in British care — Came Abdullah of Arabia, their choice to rule there. 1922 They gave him 35,000 miles of Jewish land to use. Then stood by while he made it "off-limits" to the Jews! (And his grandson King Hussein still keeps "Judenrein" their Kingdom of Jordan in East Palestine). 1947 For the 11,000 miles remaining — some 23 percent — a U.S. partition plan, to further their intent. That another Arab plus a Jewish state be made there leaving Jews with one-tenth of their one percent share. May 1948 Were the Arabs overjoyed? Were they even content? No. They invaded day-old Israel to express their dissent. But by losing war after war, they helped Israel grow to 11,000 miles with the "West Bank" in tow. Today Now Israel has one-fourth of the Jewish one percent. Yet daily we hear greedy Arabs lament, they wail and they whine and they set forth demands, that Arabs get all of the Jewish Home Lands! * * * Among the many topics and issues covered in the book are "Mid- dle East Myths," " 'Legitimate' Racist Claims," "The Jordan Connec- tion," "Unfounded Accusations," "The Real Tragedy: the Refugee Camps," "Side by Side with the PLO," "Helping Humanity: Arab Style," "Helping Humanity: Soviet Style," "Hide the Truth and Seek a Target" and others. • Another effective item in the Lampert book, properly labeled "Legitimacy," additionally emphasizes the importance of her book. In all instances, Dr. Lampert utilizes Scriptural references, with resort to several biblical quotations to indicate the justice of the Jewish cause. The book is illustrated by Chana Drissman. "Chapter and Verse on the Middle East" is an appropriate subti- tle to this valuable guide book serving as an impressive instrument to fight the prejudices now extant. — - — — — — —